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| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WTTW | Feb. 17, 2026 - Full Show | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/17/feb-17-2026-full-show | Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson. We discuss the life and legacy of the civil rights icon and former presidential candidate. On the show: * [ The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Chicago Organizer Who Led the Civil Rights Movement for Decades After King, Has Died at 84 ][2] * [ ‘He Was … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WTTW | ‘He Was This Transformational Figure’: Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/17/he-was-transformational-figure-reflecting-life-and-legacy-rev-jesse-jackson | The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Chicago ties run deep, dating back to the 1960s when he was appointed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to direct Chicago’s Operation Breadbasket program. Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84 at his home on the South Side surrounded by family. “He was … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Attorneys raise concerns over ICE confiscating detainees' IDs, personal documents | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/attorneys-raise-concerns-over-ice-confiscating-detainees-ids-personal-documents/3895558/ | Immigration attorneys tell NBC Chicago Investigates they've seen a recurring issue with ICE withholding personal documents from immigrants once they're released from ICE custody. NBC 5 Investigates' review of lawsuits, government inspection reports and internal ICE memos shows it's been a long-standing issue. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Mikaela Shiffrin's strongest event comes Wednesday, and it's her best shot at gold | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/mikaela-shiffrins-strongest-event-comes-wednesday-and-its-her-best-shot-at-gold/3895569/ | American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is gearing up for third and final race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in what could be an opportunity for redemption. The [ winningest ski racer in history ][9] is still looking for her first Olympic medal in a staggering eight years, and Wednesday's … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | When do the Winter Olympics end? Details for the 2026 Milan Cortina Closing Ceremony | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/when-do-the-winter-olympics-end-details-for-the-2026-milan-cortina-closing-ceremony/3895567/ | With less than half of the competition left, many fans of the Olympics are looking ahead to the Closing Ceremony of the [ 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics ][1] . This epic grand finale to the 2026 Winter Olympics is titled "Beauty in Action," and will celebrate "Italian culture, creativity and … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | ICE operating out of Oak Brook office building, village confirms | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-operating-administrative-office-oak-brook-village-confirms | ![ICE operating out of Oak Brook office building, village confirms][11] #### [ ICE operating out of Oak Brook office building, village confirms ][12] Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating out of an office space in Oak Brook, village officials confirmed Friday. #### The Brief * * Oak Brook village officials … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Tributes pour in for Jesse Jackson in Chicago: 'The legacy speaks for itself' | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jesse-jackson-tributes-chicago | ![Chicagoans mourn Jesse Jackson, remember him as a 'giant'][6] #### [ Chicagoans mourn Jesse Jackson, remember him as a 'giant' ][7] Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights icon, political trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for equality who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and inspired generations with his call … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Lunar New Year celebrations begin in Chinatown | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lunar-new-year-celebrations-begin-chinatown | ![Lunar New Year celebrations begin in Chinatown][1] #### [ Lunar New Year celebrations begin in Chinatown ][2] Chicagoans are celebrating Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival, by cleaning homes, paying debts, and shopping for lucky foods and gifts like oranges to welcome prosperity in the Year of the Fire Horse. … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | After covering Jesse Jackson for 50 years, I'm going to miss his fierce activism | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/17/after-covering-jesse-jackson-50-years-im-going-to-miss-fierce-activism-ebony | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] Long before his death Tuesday, the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson was missed by those of us who wanted or … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Benet ends its regular season with a statement victory at Marist to win the ESCC | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2026/02/17/benet-basketball-marist | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Benet senior guard Jayden Wright knows it is a waste of energy to worry about the outside noise. There … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Tony Clark resigns as head of MLB Players Association ahead of labor talks, sources say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/tony-clark-resigns-as-head-of-mlb-players-union/ | [ Tony Clark ][1] resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with the union's deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision had not yet been announced. The union planned to make the announcement later … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Investigation underway after body found in Fox River, South Elgin fire officials say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/south-elgin-news-body-found-fox-river-100-block-north-center-street-village-fire-department-says/18614259/ | SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- An investigation is underway after a body was found in a west suburban river on Tuesday, fire officials said. The South Elgin Fire Department said the body was found in the Fox River near the 100-block of North Center Street. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the March 17 primary for Illinois comptroller | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-about-illinois-comptroller-primary | Margaret Croke, Stephanie Kifowit, Holly Kim and Karina Villa are the Democrats vying to replace outgoing incumbent Susana Mendoza as the state comptroller. ### **What does the Illinois comptroller do?** The Illinois comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer. The office manages the state’s fiscal accounts, records all transactions, pays … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about state legislative races in Illinois' March 17 primary | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/illinois-statehouse-senate-house-elections-general-assembly-primary-what-to-know | A slew of candidates are facing off in the March 17 primary for Illinois General Assembly seats. Here’s a brief look at what’s at stake. ### What is the General Assembly? ### The Illinois General Assembly meets at the state Capitol in Springfield every January to debate and vote on … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary race | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-9th-congressional-district-democratic-primary-race | A former journalist turned progressive social media creator, a suburban mayor and a state senator are leading a field of an astounding 15 Democrats vying for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s seat in one of the most competitive races the state has seen in decades. Candidates include Kat Abughazaleh, Evanston Mayor … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the Illinois Republican primary race for governor | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-illinois-republican-primary-governor-bailey-heidner-dabrowski-mendrick | Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick are running for [ _the Republican nomination for governor_ ][20] to advance to a general election matchup with Gov. JB Pritzker, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. ### So what? The Republican nominee will aim to prevent a third term … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary race | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-2nd-congressional-district-democratic-primary | U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s decision to launch a bid to replace outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin set up a contentious 10-person open race in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, including a political comeback attempt by former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is leading fundraising in the … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor | https://www.wbez.org/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-democratic-primary-cook-county-assessor-fritz-kaegi-pat-hynes | The Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor comes at a fraught time, when residential property tax bills are rising fastest in predominantly Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides. It’s because the county’s tax burden is being shifted away from the economic center of the city — as … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the open U.S. Senate seat to replace Dick Durbin | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-us-senate-primary-midterms-dick-durbin-seat | U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s announcement last year not to seek a sixth term sparked a high stakes political shuffle and a contentious open race among top Illinois Democrats to replace him. ### Who are the candidates? ### U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Steve … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about Illinois' 7th Congressional District Democratic primary | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-about-illinois-7th-congressional-district-democratic-primary | Richard Boykin, Kina Collins, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Anthony Driver, David Ehrlich, Thomas Fisher, La Shawn Ford, Jason Friedman, Rory Hoskins, Anabel Mendoza, Jazmin Robinson, Reed Showalter and Felix Tello are running for the Democratic nomination to replace [ retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis ][2] in the 7th Congressional District, which stretches … |